The drug "Regividon" belongs to the group of oral hormonal contraceptives . One tablet contains estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and gestagen (levonogrestel).
The action of Regididon Medication is described by the instructions as inhibitory ovulation. Thus, an unwanted pregnancy is prevented.
Due to the insignificant amount of active ingredients contained in Regididone, side effects are extremely rare. The use of the medication does not affect the subsequent reproductive function of a woman.
The medicine "Regididon": instructions, indications
The drug is prescribed as an oral contraceptive. The medication is also indicated for the treatment of uterine bleeding of a functional nature, dysmenorrhea, a pain syndrome that occurs in the middle of a menstrual cycle.
Regividone. Instructions for use, dosage
As a contraceptive, a tablet is used per day from the fifth day of menstruation. Duration of admission is twenty-one days.
Regividone instruction recommends use mainly in the evenings.
After a three-week intake, you should take a seven-day break. During this period, as a rule, bleeding (menstrual-like) occurs . Regardless of whether bleeding has occurred or not, and of its duration, on the eighth day, if necessary, continue protection, that is, the drug is resumed.
The use of the medicine "Regividon" instruction allows as much time as necessary.
If a woman used another hormonal-type oral contraceptive with higher doses of active ingredients before taking the drug, you need to take a break a month.
With regular use of Regididone, the contraceptive effect persists for a seven-day break between courses.
If the next dose of the medication was missed for any reason, you should immediately take the pill. The contraceptive effect is not considered reliable when a break of more than 36 hours between two doses in one course.
Therapeutic dosages are selected individually by a specialist.
At first, when taking Regididone, gastrointestinal disorders, breast coarsening, and nausea are possible. As a rule, these reactions disappear with further use of the medication.
Side effects can occur in the form of a decrease or increase in body weight, mood swings, skin rashes, increased fatigue, changes in libido, cramps in the calf muscles, and changes in glucose tolerance.
The occurrence of spotty bloody irregular discharge from the vagina does not require discontinuation of the drug. With more intense bleeding, the medication is stopped. It is recommended to undergo an examination by a gynecologist.
Indications for stopping the use of Regididone are:
- pregnancy
- the development of thromboembolism, thrombophlebitis or thrombosis,
myocardial infarction
cerebrovascular disorders
- retinal thrombosis,
- repeated persistent headaches,
- the development of diplopia, exophthalmos,
- decrease in visual acuity,
- the development of any chronic pathology in a severe form.
The drug is contraindicated in case of recent hepatitis, impaired renal function, jaundice, gallstone disease. The drug is not prescribed during pregnancy, severe heart diseases of an organic nature, diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension in severe forms, other diseases. Contraindications are malignant tumors, primarily of the genitals and mammary gland. No medication is prescribed for lactation and hypersensitivity to the components.